Classic Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	½ of recipe
Calories	548
Total Fat	14 g
Saturated Fat	4 g
Sodium	661 mg
Total Carbohydrate	76 g
Dietary Fiber	5 g
Protein	29 g

Servings and Times

Servings

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Olive oil	2 teaspoons
Medium yellow onion, diced	½
Garlic clove, minced	1
Ground beef, 90% lean	1/3 pound
Whole tomatoes, no salt added	1 (14.5-ounce) can
Salt	½ teaspoon
Black pepper to taste
Dried basil	½ teaspoon
Spaghetti	6 ounces

Directions
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Add the ground beef and cook until evenly browned.
Add the tomatoes and salt. Crush the tomatoes with a fork. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes. Season with the dried basil and pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
Serve meat sauce over spaghetti.

Exchanges
4 starches; 2 medium fat meats; 2 vegetables; 1 fat

Side Suggestions: Veggie Salad
Top sliced romaine lettuce with your favorite salad veggies and dressing.

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